Nativity Carol

Born in a stable so bare,
Born so long ago;
Born neath light of star
He who loved us so.

Far away, silent He lay,
Born today, your homage pay,
Christ is born for aye,
Born on Christmas Day.

Cradled by mother so fair,
Tender her lullaby;
Over her son so dear
Angel hosts fill the sky.

Far away, silent He lay,
Born today, your homage pay,
Christ is born for aye,
Born on Christmas Day.

Wise men from distant far land,
Shepherds from starry hills
Worship this babe so rare,
Hearts with His warmth He fills.

Far away, silent He lay,
Born today, your homage pay,
Christ is born for aye,
Born on Christmas Day.

Love in that stable was born
Into our hearts to flow;
Innocent dreaming babe,
Make me Thy love to know.

Far away, silent he lay,
Born today, your homage pay,
Christ is born for aye,
Born on Christmas Day.

~John Rutter

This fills my heart. I hope it fills yours today.

Actually this fills my heart enough to break it open a bit. I woke up feeling tender and nostalgic, thinking of those I love who are spread around the country and the world. Some are feeling alone, I know, or struggling with disappointment or grief. I'm sure the contrast of the unabashed joy of the season only makes those feelings more heavy this time of year.

So I just want to say: I love you. Love in that stable was born. Christ was born for aye.

xo